Private Imaging Referral

When Scans and Imaging may be required by your Chiropractor, Physiotherapist or Osteopath

Further Imaging, if clinically relevant, may include MRI, CT, Diagnostic Ultrasound and Plain Film Radiographs.

There are times when further imaging may be deemed necessary for example, after a full assessment and consultation, (including physical examination, deep tendon reflexes, muscle and sensation, pathological reflex, cranial nerve testing and more). Or, if indicated at anytime throughout course of care. There are different types of imaging and scans that may be more useful in terms of findings, depending on each individual and the condition.

Why refer patients for a private MRI scan rather than a CT scan?

MRI scans give greater detail of tissue structures of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system than CT, without exposing the patient to large doses of ionising radiation.

When does a patient require an MRI scan?

There are a wide variety of pathologies for which an MRI scan would be of diagnostic and Therapeutic value, including:

Sports injuries

Musculoskeletal problems

Most spinal conditions/injuries

Head and neck

Most ailments of the brain, including tumors and dementias

Neurology

Vascular abnormalities of the kidneys

Female pelvic problems, gynaecology and abdomen

Ailments of the gastro-intestinal tract

Certain ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions

Soft tissue and bone tumours

Temperomandibular dysfunction

Breast

How long does an MRI scan take?

There a diverse range of MRI scans and the services are efficient: The total time patients spend in most imaging centers during a single region is up to an hour. This involves registering, having a consultation with a radiographer – where the process will be explained and questions can be asked – and the MRI performed.

On your report visit we explain what we found and how we may be able to help you.

Which patients are unable to have an MRI scan?

Due to the powerful magnetic field of an MRI scan, certain individuals cannot be scanned. A patient must not have an MRI scan if they have:

A cardiac (heart) pacemaker

Clips in the head from brain operations, ie aneurysm clips

A cochlear (ear) implant

A metallic foreign body in the patient’s eye

A programmable shunt for hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain)

If you are pregnant

A Quality Service

The quality of most MRI Centres service is recognised by all major insurers including BUPA, AXA PPP and WPA.

Some of the closest Private MRI clinics to Croydon Sports Injury Clinic include:

Vista Diagnostics, next to Waterloo station, open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm with state of the art equipmentin a comfortable environment. Fax, 0845 450 2171, Phone 0845 450 2171 Email: help@vistadiagnostics.co.uk